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IF YOUR sleeplessness” ‘can’ be
traced to: anxiety. or. stress, there
are a number of steps you can take
to keep your ‘troubles out of the
.. bedroom and pave the way. for a
good night's sleep. Here are some

sleep. Try relaxation ‘techniques,
“such as’ progressively teleasing .
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scenes. :
-@ Never: nap during the day
"unless you find that it helps you

sleep better at vig

* If you can't sleep, get up and *

resume some relaxing activity, such
as reading or watching TV until
you feel sleepy. :

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_and ‘evening. Don’t eat\ a _heavy
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; less than 8 to 10 years old..."
¢* Experiment with the.
humidity. and temperature Ievels of.
your bedroom to, determine what's
‘right for’ you. Muffle. street. noise’
‘with heavy curtains or create your.

‘own ‘white-noise’ with the. hum™
of: ae fan: or air: ‘conditioner, ora.

recommended suggestions: ..'

“watching. an_ action- ~packed TV
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_ at about the same time every day.
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